Williams, Kathleen Mary Born 1956 in Derby, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Daniel T.K. Hurley. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 2011, and received commission on August 4, 2011. Education: Duke University, B.A., 1978 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1982-1984 Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1984-1988 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1988-1990 Federal Public Defender's Office, Southern District of Florida, 1990-2011; chief assistant federal public defender, 1990-1995; federal public defender, 1995-2011 Acting federal public defender, Middle District of Florida, 1999-2000